World · East Asia & Pacific · 17 hrs ago
Ulsan honours 166 people for contributions to fire and rescue work
Ulsan Fire Headquarters held 64th Firefighters Day events on Nov.
9 at six fire stations in the South Korean city and surrounding areas.
The events recognised 166 people for contributions to fire and rescue work.
Honourees included people involved in firefighting, rescue and emergency medical response, as well as disaster response and fire administration.
Others were recognised for helping spread safety awareness in their communities.
The awards recognise work that supports public safety in the region.
Each station also held activities such as sports, performances or walks to build connections among staff.
The events were scheduled for that day, with no further steps announced.
Ulsan Fire Headquarters is honouring 166 people for contributions to firefighting, rescue and emergency medical work.
Ceremonies for the 64th Fire Service Day are being held at six fire stations on November 9.
The honourees also contributed to disaster response, fire service administration and the spread of local safety culture.
Each station is holding activities for staff, including sports, performances and walks.
- Who
- Ulsan Fire Headquarters and honourees from six fire stations.
- What
- The headquarters is holding Fire Service Day ceremonies and honouring 166 people for their contributions.
- When
- November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Six fire stations in Ulsan: Jungbu, Nambu, Dongbu, Bukbu, Nam Ulsan and Seo Ulsan.
- Why
- To recognise contributions to firefighting, rescue, emergency medical work, disaster response, fire service administration and local safety culture.
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- Total honourees
- 166
- Jungbu Fire Station
- 32 honourees
- Nambu Fire Station
- 43 honourees
- Dongbu Fire Station
- 30 honourees
- Bukbu Fire Station
- 28 honourees
- Nam Ulsan and Seo Ulsan fire stations
- 16 and 17 honourees, respectively.
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